Vehicles Among Property Damaged During Garage Fire at Rochester Home

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Fire crews fought a garage fire at a southwest Rochester home early Tuesday morning. 

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A news release issued by the Rochester Fire Department says crews responded to the blaze around 4:40 a.m. Firefighters encountered smoke filling an attached three-car garage when they arrived at the scene. 

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Garage Fire Breaks Out at Southwest Rochester Home, Damage Reported

The fire broke out at a home in the 1750 block of Mayowood Ct SW. 

The news release says a Rochester police officer had arrived at the scene prior to firefighters and deployed a fire extinguisher, which had limited the spread of the fire, however flames were still visible when fire crews arrived. 

Firefighters extinguished the rest of the fire and overhauled the structure by removing sheetrock to expose and fully extinguish charred parts of the structure. 

Crews also conducted a search of the residence to confirm that all occupants had safely evacuated. Firefighters then ventilated the house to remove smoke and toxic gases. 

No Injuries

No first responder of civilian injuries were reported. 

The fire caused heat damage to a wall, mechanical equipment and a vehicle in the garage. There was additional smoke damage observed to the remaining vehicles and other items in the garage. 

The cause of the fire is not available. Mayo Clinic Ambulance also responded to the garage fire.